In the midst of trouble many people may turn to God for help.  What does Jesus instruct his followers to do? (14:1)  Do you think Jesus is implying that He is to be trusted just as God is to be trusted?

Jesus had made it clear that he is "going away."  For what reason is Jesus going away and what does Jesus give his followers to look forward to? (14:2-3)

To whose house is Jesus going? (14:1) 

Does Jesus leave any other options open for a person to have a proper relationship with the Father? (14:6)

Would seeing God increase your faith in God?  Do you believe Jesus’ words when he says, "The person who has seen me has seen the Father." (14:9)

Jesus is clearly teaching that his words and works are the words and works of the Father.  Has Jesus said or done anything that would bring doubt upon this claim?

What does Jesus say is the outcome of love for him? (14:15)

What is one’s relationship to the Father if they love and obey Jesus? (14:21)

Jesus promises an advocate, the Holy Spirit, to be sent from the Father. (14:26)  How would this promise encourage his disciples?

Jesus is the only person who has overcome the evil of sin that destroys peace.  Do you think that this puts Jesus in a place to offer a peace to people that only he can give? (14:27)  Are you willing to accept the peace that only Jesus gives?

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